Reggio Calabria travel guide
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You're Going to Love Reggio Calabria
With a population of 169,140, Reggio Calabria is the largest city in Calabria, Italy by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Reggio Calabria has to offer.
When to visit Reggio Calabria
How to Get to Reggio Calabria
Plane
When flying to Reggio Calabria, you’ll arrive at Reggio Calabria Tito Menniti (REG), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Reggio Calabria from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 25m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Reggio Calabria, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Reggio Calabria to Rome takes 5h 16m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about £20 for a 9h 00m trip. Located 0.8 miles from the city centre, Reggio Calabria Centrale is the busiest station in Reggio Calabria. Another popular train station is Reggio Calabria Pellaro, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Reggio Calabria is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 52 miles from Reggio Calabria. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reggio Calabria, including FlixBus, Autolinee Federico and Trenitalia. From Bari, the bus ride to Reggio Calabria takes 430 miles and will cost you around £34. From Rome, the ticket costs about £38 for a journey of 510 miles. The most popular bus station is Reggio Calabria Via Saracinello Al Torrente, located 3 miles from the city centre of Reggio Calabria. Reggio Calabria Via Marianazzo is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Reggio Calabria
Airlines serving Reggio Calabria
Where to stay in Reggio Calabria
Average rates range from around £51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £75 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reggio Calabria
Most booked hotels in Reggio Calabria
Hiring a car in Reggio Calabria
Hiring a car in Reggio Calabria costs £29 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Reggio Calabria Tito Menniti.
Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Reggio Calabria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.29 and £25.72. The most frequently booked car type in Reggio Calabria is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon ST or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.